Regional HR Business Partner – Northeast
YQN Transport Service
Port Reading, NJ · Posted October 27, 2026
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About YQN:
YQN is a fast-growing, technology-driven international logistics platform offering FCL, LCL, air freight, trucking, customs clearance, warehousing, and more. We are expanding our U.S. warehouse and transportation network and are looking for a Regional HR Business Partner to support our Northeast operations.
About the Role:
Based in Port Reading, NJ, the Regional HRBP will be the strategic and hands-on HR partner for site leaders across our Northeast warehouse and transportation locations. This role drives workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention across a primarily frontline, multi-site workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary HR partner for regional and site leadership, aligning people strategy with operational goals.
Lead workforce planning with Operations, including headcount, staffing models, labor cost, and seasonal peaks.
Manage employee relations across sites: conduct and document workplace investigations, coach managers on corrective action, and resolve escalations.
Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state employment laws (including New Jersey and other Northeast state requirements), and partner with legal counsel as needed.
Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, time-to-fill, and engagement; recommend and drive action plans.
Drive retention and engagement programs for frontline and supervisory employees.
Coach and develop site managers and supervisors on performance management, feedback, and people leadership.
Partner with Recruiting on hiring plans for new sites and high-volume roles; support onboarding and new-site launches.
Standardize HR policies, processes, and SOPs across sites in the region.
Support compensation reviews, promotions, and organizational changes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as an HRBP supporting multiple sites or a region.
Experience supporting frontline workforces in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
Strong employee relations and investigations experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. and New Jersey employment law; experience with other Northeast states is a plus.
Strong data skills (Excel, HRIS reporting) and the ability to turn metrics into action.
Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Willingness to travel between sites up to 30%.
Mandarin speaking preferred.
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR is a plus.
Work Location: On-site in Port Reading, NJ, with regular travel to regional sites.
Pay: $100,000 – $120,000 per year, based on experience.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(K), PTO, Paid sick leave. Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.